Reykjavik Bike Paths
bike path near Blue Lagoon
I was pleasantly surprised to see that Iceland has an extensive network of bike paths in and around Reykjavik. This includes the area around the Blue Lagoon on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland. After a short bus ride from Iceland Keflavik Airport to the Blue Lagoon, I was impressed by all the bike paths I saw. These bicycle trails ran beside the roads but were completely separate from the roads. They were mostly paved cycleways and not only followed the roads but provided access to nearby businesses and residences. I found it heartening and amazing that a country that nearly went bankrupt a few years ago has found the funding to provide a safe alternative transportation solution for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Bike Trails to the Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon in Iceland
Although I was unable to ascertain whether the bike paths ran ALL the way from Keflavik to the Blue Lagoon, it was pretty obvious that a safe cycling path was available at least most of the way there. Surprisingly, these paths don’t show up on most internet searches nor on Google Maps. In fact Google Maps doesn’t even show that biking is an option for getting around on the southwestern peninsula of Iceland. This demonstrates the need for a more comprehensive bike path directory on the internet.
London Bike Trails & Pedestrian Paths
The next Trailsnet blog post will be about the pedestrian and bicycle trails in London, England area. Are London bike trails safe? Are the London cycleways a viable alternative for tourist exploration? I look forward to exploring the bike trail system in London and reporting the results here on Trailsnet.com. Anyone with suggestions or comments, please leave them below.
